Re: Wes Libby
Bruce, I seem to recall that someone, at some event was pitched for that event for intentionally by-passing the scale or fuel check. It seems that some unfortunate souls have even been summarily tossed out for not weighing following a catastrophic mechanical failure that resulted in being towed off the track. Talk about a double disappointment!
Of course, even the professionals are not exempt from the requirement to weigh unless specifically directed to drive by weight or fuel check. Tony Shumacher was DQ'd at Las Vegas during eliminations for just that reason.
A simple ejection from the event is one thing but there is also the question of what happens to a run that qualifies as a trigger for the AHFS? Should it be counted as a trigger automatically after procedures are violated? Is it grounds for an automatic horsepower penalty to attempt an end run to void an otherwise legitimate trigger? Is that fair to other competitors with the same combination? Should racers be policing other racers?
One thing seems certain. There needs to be adequate supervision of the scale/fuel check area to prevent uncertainties from arising.
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